Monday, October 18, 2010

The official club colours of AC Milan are red and which other colour?
Black. The official story states the reason behind this: "Red like hell, and black to scare the enemy".

What was the Milan's home stadium called in 2000?
Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. Stadio Giuseppe Meazza is also knows as the San Siro, and was built in 1926. Stadio Delle Alpi is in Turin, Stadio Ferraris in Genoa and Stadio Olimpico is in Rome.

In what year were Milan founded?
1899. More than 100 years of glory.

Official story of AC MILAN says that the club was founded on the 16th of what?
December. The documents about it are quite confusing. Someone says it was december 16, someone the 18...

At the very beginning, football was NOT the only sport played by AC MILAN.
t. The original name of the club was "Milan Football and Cricket club".

Why did the founders chose the name "Milan" for the club?
Because they were British, and "Milan" is the English name of Milano. Six British people decided to found a club to improve the game of football in Milano, and a legend was born.

The traditional symbol of AC Milan is a red what?
Devil. Legend has it that the symbol was chosen to show the intolerance of the founders who were protestants, against the influence of the Catholic Church in Italy.

When did AC Milan win their first League title?
1901/02. At those times, because of in Italy there were just 4-5 football clubs, the Italian title was assigned after just 3-4 matches!

AC Milan was the first Italian club to win the European Cup in what year?
1963. The game was played at Wembley Stadium, London, England against Benfica. AC Milan won 3-1.

In Italy, after the victory of ten national titles, a club is allowed to add a small yellow star to its badge. AC MILAN got "the star" on:
1978/79. It was the last season of Gianni Rivera's career.

Who was the first legendary captain of AC MILAN?
Herbert Kilpin. He was one of the founders. Legend (more than history) says that he decided the colors, the simbol and the name of the club. It's nickname was "Lord" and he's considered proudly one of the "fathers founders" of football in Italy.

The most famous coach of AC MILAN was nicknamed "el paron". His real name was what?
Nereo Rocco. As coach he won three Italian titles, and the UEFA Champions Cup. The name, translated by dialect means "the boss"!

Which one of these Italian players never played for AC Milan?
Roberto Bettega. Bettega played in Juventus Turin throughout his career.

Rivals, FC Inter Milan, were founded by a group of dissidents of AC Milan.
t. This happened in 1908.

How many European Cups did AC Milan win in the 20th century?
5. The years were 1963, 1969, 1989, 1990 and 1994.

How many European Cups' finals did AC Milan play in the 20th century?
8. AC MILAN lost the final on 1957/58 (Real Madrid), 1992/93 (Olympic Marseille) and 1994/95 (Ajax Amsterdam).

On April 18, 1989, Milan won one of the most remarkable victories in the history of the club by beating Real Madrid in the European Cup semi-final. What was the score?
5-0. The scorers were: Carlo Ancelotti, Ruud Gullit(2), Marco Van Basten and Roberto Donadoni.

In 1990 Milan won their fourth European Cup against Benfica. Who scored the winning goal of the match?
Frank Rijkaard. This was the only goal of the game.

In 1989, AC MILAN won its second Intercontinental Cup against Atletico National de Medellin. Who scored the winning goal of the match?
Alberigo Evani. Also in this game, this was the only goal.

Arrigo Sacchi was Milan coach for how many years?
5. He was manager between seasons 1988-91 and, again, on 1997